Yes! You did it! You passed the first job interview! It's very gratifying to be called back for a second job interview because you're another step closer to getting that job!
However, don't get too excited because your foot isn't through that door just yet! So you've got a second job interview. What happens now? Does a second job interview mean you're going to be offered a job?? Not quite. But you should be aware though that the company is seriously interested in you, otherwise they wouldn't have called you back. We've outlined what a second interview involves and some do's and don'ts to help you secure that job offer.
Second Interview Overview
- A second interview is (possibly) the last step in getting the job.
- The Employer will be trying to see if you have some specific qualities and see how you interact with the team.
- Some second interviews are day long interviews. Some start with a reception the day before, others may start with a breakfast early in the morning.
- You may meet the management, executives, staff members and other company employees.
- Second interviews give you the chance to observe the company/corporate's culture, how the staff work, their motivation and most importantly, what your new working environment is like!
During the second interview, some of the topics that will be discussed are:
- Salary and benefits
- Employment guidelines / company policies
- Reimbursement of expences (if any)
Do's and Don'ts in your second interview
- Do research everything you can about the company. Review their About Us section on their website. Use Google, Google News or other search engines and search for the company's name to get the latest news and information related to the company. If you have connections within the company, use it to get some inside information about the management, staff and about the company in general. Some experts suggest that talking to people inside the company is one of the most productive ways to prepare for a second interview.
- Do go over where the interview is taking place, how you will get there and how long will you take to get there.
- Don't neglect to review your interview questions and answers. You may be asked the same questions you were asked in your first interview so review and brush up on your responce. Remember any questions or situations that caused you difficulty and plan on how you would handle that situation if it was to arise in the second interview.
- Do dress professionally. Even if everyone in the company dresses casually, until you get the job, you should always dress your best - unless you are told otherwise.
- Do brush up on your dining skills. If you are scheduled for a full day interview, lunch and/or dinner may be included in the agenda. When companies ask to dine with their prospective employee, it gives them a chance to review your communication and inter-personal skills, as well as your table
manners. - Don't forget the important rule of panel interviews: if you respond to a question, maintain your eye contact with everyone on the panel - not just the person asking the question.
- Do get a good night's sleep before your interview day. You need to be fresh and alert in your interview. Being half awake with baggy eyes won't do you any good.
- Do be aware that you might be asked to do a psychometric test or any other kind of test that will deal with your skills, intelligence, personality and knowledge. Even though there's not much you can do to prepare for this, the only best advice is for you to get a good night's sleep so that your bright and alert.
- Don't be afraid to ask questions. In your second interview, you will be expected to ask more sophisticated inquires about the company than you did before in the first interview. Use this opportunity to ask all the questions that you want to know about your prospective new job and working
environment. - Do be alert and pick up the clues that the employer is
looking for in the person hired for the position and try to key into the needs,
concerns, issues and problems that the employer would be expecting you to
handle.
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